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A formal letter to the USDA reports that scientists are being harassed, and their research on bee-killing pesticides is being censored or suppressed.

Imidacloprid, a chemical in the neonicotinoid class of pesticides, was shown to be harmful to honeybees on some crops in an EPA safety assessment.

In a week's time, a species of bumblebee was declared endangered, and the EPA failed to take action to protect pollinators from toxic pesticides.

Experts say the risk of COVID and "bird flu" H5N1 outbreaks outweigh the benefits of these cruel facilities

Theres good news for orcas off Washingtons coast: Two new calves have been spotted among the endangered population. However, the births also punctuate the whales dire situation. Earlier this month, the Center for Whale Research confirmed the birth of two calves in the L-pod of the Southern Resident killer whales. ...

Big-game advocates are pushing back against a move by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission to increase the number of mountain lions that can be legally killed in the state. Its part of an effort to protect other prey animals - but critics call it a play for trophy hunters. The Commission moved to increase the kill number for mountain lions, reducing their population by up to 40% in many areas. ...

launched the review in April 2021, just one month after reporting by Investigate Midwest and USA TODAY showed that

launched the review in April 2021, just one month after reporting by Investigate Midwest and USA TODAY showed that

launched the review in April 2021, just one month after reporting by Investigate Midwest and USA TODAY showed that

launched the review in April 2021, just one month after reporting by Investigate Midwest and USA TODAY showed that